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[Stone Slab Near Water]

Color slide of a stone slab on a grassy hill, a short distance away from a body of water. The slab is center right, and bears an inscription just below a high relief wreath enclosing a five-pointed star. The inscription reads: "Site of A settlement made in 1851 by 20 Mormon families under the leadership of Lyman Wight 1796-1858 * * Here they built homes, lumber mills, and shops for the manufacture of furniture * Abandoned in 1853" A smaller line of text below reads: "Erected by the State of … more

Date: 1936/..

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Burnet County Historical Commission

[Gulf Pipe-Fitters Social Club]

Photograph of the Gulf Pipe-Fitters Social Club outside of the Silver Slipper Nite Club. There are children, adults, and elderly lined up in the group. Some children are standing up on the columns of the porch on the building. The caption in the lower-right corner reads, "Gulf Pipe-Fitters Social Club Picnic Aug. 6, 1938."

Date: August 6, 1938

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Young Man in Football Uniform]

Photograph of a high school football player in uniform identified as J. C. Abshire, a Thomas Jefferson High graduate. He has dark short hair, is wearing a jersey with the number 15 on it, and is looking towards the camera with a neutral facial expression. Handwriting on the back of the photograph reads, "J. C. Abshire 1932. T. J. graduate."

Date: 1932

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Girl in Ruffled Dress]

Portrait photograph of Port Arthur High School's class favorite in 1932. She is wearing a ruffled, belted dress and heels. Her hair is curled and pinned back, and she is smiling at the camera with her arms held out.

Date: 1932

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Girl in Long Dark Dress]

Portrait photograph of a Port Arthur High School class favorite in 1932. She is wearing a long, dark-colored dress and heels. Her hands are clasped behind her back and she is looking away from the camera.

Date: 1932

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Girl in Long White Dress]

Portrait photograph of a Port Arthur High School class favorite in 1932. She is wearing a long white dress with sequin details, and holding her hand on her chest. Her hair is short and wavy, and she is smiling towards the camera.

Date: 1932

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Girl in Long Dress]

Portrait photograph of a Port Arthur High School class favorite in 1932. She is wearing a long white dress with a ruffled bottom. Her hair is dark and wavy, and she is smiling towards the camera with one hand on her chest and one on her side.

Date: 1932

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Girl in Long Dress]

Portrait photograph of a Port Arthur High School class favorite in 1932. She is wearing a long white dress with a ruffled bottom. Her hair is dark and wavy, and she is smiling towards the camera with one hand on her chest and one on her side.

Date: 1932

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Drill Team Posing Outdoors]

Photograph of Red Hussars drill team posing outdoors. The members are all wearing uniforms with white skirts, and standing in lines and turning to smile towards the camera.

Date: 1930

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Boy Scout Group]

Photograph of a Boy Scout Camporee outdoors. There are parked cars on the road and what appears to be a buffet table with Boy Scouts lined up near it. There is writing on the back of the photograph that reads, "Boy Scout Camporee, 1937, near St. Mary's Hostpital. Port Arthur, Texas."

Date: 1937

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Theresa Furchner, May 1938]

Photograph of Theresa Furchner standing in a dress beside a palm tree. A house and more trees can be seen in the background. The reverse side of the photo says "My mother Theresa Furchner Trip to her homeland in May 1938"

Date: May 1938

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

Professional Portrait of Mary Elizabeth Donaldson]

Professional photograph of Port Arthur Queen, identified as Mary Donaldson Wade. She is wearing a crown and a white dress with a long train draped in front of her. Her hands are by her side and she is looking towards the camera. The back of the photograph is dated 11/11/34 and reads, "Daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Murff F. Bledese. Mary Donaldson Wade."

Date: November 11, 1934

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Portrait of Young Boy]

Photograph of a young boy, identified as George Rome Woodworth. He is shown from the shoulders up and is wearing a white collared shirt. His hair is slicked back and he is smiling towards the camera.

Date: 1938

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Portrait of Young Boy]

Photograph of a young boy identified as George Rome Woodworth. His legs are crossed and he is seated on a wooden chair. He is wearing a suit and looking towards the left side of the photograph. Handwriting on the back of the photograph reveals that he is 8 years old.

Date: 1933

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Group of People Standing at the Entrance of a Presbyterian Church]

Photograph of a group of women lined up in front of the entrance of a Presbyterian church. The four women are all wearing long, cap-sleeved dresses and holding purses and books. The woman on the far left, who is the only Hispanic in the group, is looking at the elderly man who is standing to her right. The man is wearing a striped tie and holding a brimmed hat. Three more women are standing in the doorway of the church in the background and looking toward the group. There is a handwritten note … more

Date: October 1937

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Class of Young Children Standing in Front of a Church]

Photograph of a class portrait of young Mexican Presbyterian children and their instructors. The children are all standing straight and facing the camera. There are a few instructors standing at the top of the steps at the entrance, and two are standing to the left of the group. There is a woman in the doorway holding an open umbrella above her head. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "E.P. Castaneda, Austin Chological student graduating this year- reached & t… more

Date: November 1937

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Group of Boys Standing in Front of a Window]

Photograph of a group of nine Hispanic boys lined up in front of a window of a wood-slatted building. The boys are all wearing collared button-up shirts, belts, and trousers. All of the boys are facing the camera, however not all of them are looking toward it. There is a grassy field behind the building that is visible on the right-hand side of the image. There is a handwritten note underneath the image area and the decorative border that reads, "some of our boys".

Date: November 1937

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Large Group Portrait In Front of a Building]

Photograph of a large group portrait of Hispanic men and women in front of a building framed by trimmed bushes and trees. Many of the women in the group are wearing long, flowing white dresses or dark suits with skirts, dark trench coats, and decorative hats. The women in the group are all on the left-hand side of the image. The men in the group, who are all standing on the right-hand side of the image, are wearing dark suits, collared shirts, and ties. The building directly behind them has an … more

Date: December 1936

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Six Hispanic Ladies Standing in Front of a Building]

Photograph of a group of six Hispanic ladies dressed formally in long dark coats and dresses standing in front of a building. Four of the women are wearing decorative hats, and a couple of them are also holding purses. Next to them on the right-hand side of the image, there is a large bush that cuts off at the top of the image. The building visible behind the bush is made up of mostly window panels. There is another building visible along the dirt path that leads to the background on the left-h… more

Date: December 1936

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Hispanic Ladies Standing in Front of the Entrance to a Building]

Photograph of a group of formally-dressed Hispanic ladies standing together for a group portrait. The ladies are wearing long, dark dresses and coats. Most of them are also wearing decorative hats and holding purses. There are three other ladies and a man in a suit standing on the doorstep of the building in the background. There is a large bush shielding most of the building from sight behind the group of women. There is a decorative border around the image.

Date: December 1936

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Hispanic Woman Holding a Baby in Front of a Bush]

Photograph of a Hispanic woman smiling and holding a baby girl. The woman is standing in front of a large bush, which is hiding most of the building behind it. The woman is wearing a long dark dress and coat, and the baby is wearing a white coat and shoes. There is a decorative border around the image, as well as a handwritten note on the back that reads, "One of the officers and a prospective officer. Mrs. Cruz Granados of Victoria".

Date: January 1937

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Two Women Dressed for Church]

Photograph of two ladies standing together and smiling at the camera. The women are wearing long dresses, decorative hats, and high heels. They are facing toward the right-hand side of the image. There us a two-story building lined with windows visible in the background. The image is surrounded by a decorative border, and there is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Two loyal friends of the Mexican work. Mrs. W.W. Downing, Mrs. Stella Campbell of Corpus Christi".

Date: December 1936

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Three Hispanic Women in a Pick-Up Truck]

Photograph of three women posed around a pick-up truck. One of the girls is sitting in the driver's seat, one is sitting on the side of the door, and the other is standing next to the door. Several other women are visible in the background behind the car. There is a building visible in the background. There is a decorative border around the image and a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "The new Tex-Mex truck - a gift from Refugio - Pres- Mex needs one too".

Date: December 1936

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Three People Standing in a Field with Cars]

Photograph of a young woman, an elderly man, and a teenage boy standing together in the middle of a grassy field. The man, who is wearing a suit, has his arms crossed and is facing the woman. The woman, who is wearing a long, lightly-colored trench coat, is holding a handbag and facing the man who is talking to her. The teenage boy, who is wearing a light cardigan and pants, is standing to the man's right and is looking to the side. On the far left-hand side of the image, there is a group of pe… more

Date: December 1936

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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